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A Night Under the Lights in Svalbard

An epic new Svalbard expedition from Off the Map Travel takes travelers close to the North Pole and Northern Lights.

Conquering Extremes

American polar adventurer and educator Eric Larsen is the first person to have set foot at the North Pole, the South Pole, and atop Mount Everest within 365 days. He talks about his fitness regime, the popularity of polar expedition tourism, and offers tips for traveling to the planet’s coldest destinations.

American polar adventurer and educator Eric Larsen talks about his fitness regime, the popularity of polar expedition tourism, and offers tips for traveling to the planet’s coldest destinations.

The Arctic’s Most Anticipated New Vessel

Marrying cutting-edge technology with plenty of creature comforts, Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot will blow Arctic cruise lovers away.